TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 2: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE (1991) IS BODACIOUSLY FUN!! MOVIE REACTION!!
Reaction to TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
Discover whether the sequel holds up as a nostalgic '90s time capsule or falls flat beneath the weight of its predecessor’s success. Learn why the shift to more slapstick, kid-friendly action cemented its status as a beloved, yet distinct, entry in the franchise.
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- The sequel pivots hard into comedic, campy fun, deliberately de-emphasizing the real weapons seen in the first movie due to parental complaints.
- Reviewers praise the film for succeeding at being unabashedly silly and enjoyable, even if it lacks the tighter cinematic qualities of the original.
- Key plot points involve the discovery of the ooze's origins, the introduction of Keno, and Shredder unleashing the mutants Tokka and Rahzar.
- The iconic Vanilla Ice "Ninja Rap" sequence highlights the film's commitment to peak 90s pop culture immersion.
This review covers the hosts Aaron and Johnald analyzing Secret of the Ooze, contrasting its lighter tone with the grittier 1990 film. They find the shift welcoming, appreciating its success as a live-action cartoon despite recognizing the first film is objectively better structured.
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Top Comments (10)
it's sad that they didn't catch the best joke in the movie, when Mikey says "yeah, a little too Raph" pure genius comedy.
4:10 Surf Ninjas reaction? Anybody? 😂
Probably the turtles film i saw most as a kid. That intro with all of NYC eating pizza never gets old lol. Still crazy seeing SUPER shredder, and ninja rap was an ear worm of a song. Lighter than the first film, but still fun
"I kill them, I kill them not." Chef's kiss for that one lol.
My wife and I had twins last summer. I have quoted this movie many times to the point that my five year old son now says “they are babies!” when he sees them.😂
33:07 You can tell Aaron is being thoroughly entertained I never seen him lean in this forward during a reaction😭
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) Reaction: https://youtu.be/U0W7bNr5Kug Be kind to yourself this year! Using Zocdoc is FREE - visit https://zocdoc.com/reelrejects to find and instantly book an appointment with a top-rated, in-network doctor today. - Be a Hero in a Half-Shell when You Hit That *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - *Full Reaction* Watch Along & MORE For *Royal Rejects* : https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Support The Channel By Grabbing Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/
Kevin nash got that super shredder money to fall back on
"They're.. babiesssss! Arragagahhhhhaa!" 😆 This movies the best
24:33 Will Forte SNL reference was friggin hilarious
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Top Comments (10)
it's sad that they didn't catch the best joke in the movie, when Mikey says "yeah, a little too Raph" pure genius comedy.
4:10 Surf Ninjas reaction? Anybody? 😂
Probably the turtles film i saw most as a kid. That intro with all of NYC eating pizza never gets old lol. Still crazy seeing SUPER shredder, and ninja rap was an ear worm of a song. Lighter than the first film, but still fun
"I kill them, I kill them not." Chef's kiss for that one lol.
My wife and I had twins last summer. I have quoted this movie many times to the point that my five year old son now says “they are babies!” when he sees them.😂
33:07 You can tell Aaron is being thoroughly entertained I never seen him lean in this forward during a reaction😭
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) Reaction: https://youtu.be/U0W7bNr5Kug Be kind to yourself this year! Using Zocdoc is FREE - visit https://zocdoc.com/reelrejects to find and instantly book an appointment with a top-rated, in-network doctor today. - Be a Hero in a Half-Shell when You Hit That *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - *Full Reaction* Watch Along & MORE For *Royal Rejects* : https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Support The Channel By Grabbing Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/
Kevin nash got that super shredder money to fall back on
"They're.. babiesssss! Arragagahhhhhaa!" 😆 This movies the best
24:33 Will Forte SNL reference was friggin hilarious